Welcome to NICA!
The National Independent Concessionaires Association is dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, education, leadership, and solutions.
Our growing membership includes over 1100 mobile food and retail Concessionaires, Fairs, Festivals, and Associate Members in the Industry-related companies in the United States and Canada. NICA's large amount of benefits include discounts on variety of items including food, beverages, supplies, travel, and lodging, so you can make the most of your season.
NICA participates in a majority of State Fair annual conventions along with the WFA Convention and NICA Sysco Marketplace in January, NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show in February, and IAFE Convention in November.
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Apply to the 2019 NICA Scholarship Program!
In 2019, the NICA Scholarship Program will continue to award multiple scholarships, including the Gene O’Brien, CCE Vocational School Scholarship and one scholarship with a donation from Coca-Cola in honor of CCE-designated NICA Members. The remaining scholarships will be provided using donations from fundraising and the NICA Membership.
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The 2019 NICA Scholarship Program
In 2019, the NICA Scholarship Program will continue to award multiple scholarships, including the Gene O’Brien, CCE Vocational School Scholarship and one scholarship with a donation from Coca-Cola in honor of CCE-designated NICA Members. The remaining scholarships will be provided using donations from fundraising and the NICA Membership.
Who can apply?
- Any NICA member in good standing for three years (including the current year)
- Child of a new/current member
- Grandchild of a new/current member
- Employee of a new/current member for six months
When is the deadline?
The deadline is June 1, 2019. Applicants will be contacted with results in the month of July, and winners will be announced in August's issue of NICA News. Online applications are preferred, but printed applications are available upon request. Contact scholarship@nicainc.org with all inquiries.
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The discount and savings programs that NICA has negotiated with our premiere partners are just another way we are building relationships throughout this industry in order to bring much needed and REAL benefits to our members. See the 2018 Benefit Booklet for more details.
Member Benefits
View our full benefits list and see how you can save more than the cost of a membership.
